Why Do We Assess Young Learners? | The Importance of Educational Assessment in Early Childhood

In this video for families and caregivers, educators are asked why schools assess young learners. Why do educators use both formal and informal assessments with young learners in the classroom? How do educators use these assessments to help track individual student growth? How is the progress measured in these assessments shared with the parents?

🎬 About this series:
These “Importance of Educational Assessment in Early Childhood" episodes are brought to you by the Broadcast Educational Media Commission, the Ohio Department of Education, and WGTE. For more information about Kindergarten Readiness Assessments in Ohio, check out ODE's website at https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ear....

About the Multimedia Grant:
The Multimedia Grant project has a long history of supporting educational initiatives for Ohioans. This project is a joint initiative among the Broadcast Educational Media Commission (BEMC), the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), and Ohio's Public Television Stations.

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